World Irish Dance Championships 2024 take place in Glasgow<br /><br />The World Irish Dance Championships are taking place in Glasgow this week.<br /><br />There are more than 2,500 dancers set to compete across the week-long event.<br /><br />Competitors have travelled from around the world to take part, from places as far away as Australia, Japan and Argentina.<br /><br />Dancers will compete in solo, team and ceili competitions in categories ranging from the Under 10s to senior level. There is also a Michael Flatley award for freestyle.<br /><br />An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha estimates that the event will attract around 10,000 spectators.
